AMYL LACTATE is a colorless oily liquid. B.P. 210° C.
Sp.Gr. 0.971. Very slightly soluble in water, soluble in
perfume materials, flavor materials and alcohol. Fairly soluble in Propylene glycol. Very mild oily -winey odor. To some people
virtually odorless.
AMYL LACTATE has been used in certain flavor compositions as a solvent and modifier for Ethyl lactate,
Ethyl butyryl lactate, etc. in imitation Butter,
Milk,Cream and similar flavors. It remains,
however, a comparatively rare and uninteresting chemical.
